Debt Debacle
The economy is picking up according to all reports. Is the student loan crisis going to resolve itself? The current student loan situation is not a pretty one. With a national student loan debt...
View ArticleDesigner Dorm
Our college is building new dorms. Are they going to be the same standard rooms? Your college accommodation can have a huge effect on your well-being and even academic performance, so this question...
View ArticleHelping Hands
Our group of friends really consists of more social drinkers, but we have one particular friend who consistently overdoes it to an unhealthy degree and his grades are also suffering as a result. I’m...
View ArticleKitchen Kerfuffle
I recently bought my first house after college. It is nearly perfect – but I hate the kitchen! I am advocating for major renovations, but my spouse is concerned about balancing the cost with our...
View ArticleRenter’s Regret
I am starting my career and my family, and I want to find a permanent home. But I am not sure if I want to buy or to rent. Generally speaking, is it better to rent or buy your home? There are good...
View ArticleCannabis Can’ts
My friend here at school, like a lot of college kids, had a job. Only his job was, well, illegal. He was buying marijuana here and mailing it to friends at schools out of state, who would sell it for a...
View ArticleFreezing in Fresno
My dad’s a savvy guy, so when he heard that my friends and I were looking for an off-campus apartment, he decided to buy a property near the school and rent it to us. He figures he’ll hold onto it for...
View ArticleSnoring and Sleep
I’ve been a snorer for as long as I can remember. When I was a kid, my friends would tease me about it after sleepovers (sometimes they’d even sleep in a different room), and my sister would complain...
View ArticleStartup Sisters
Since my sister and I were kids, we have dreamed of owning a book-and-tea shop. It looks like we’re finally going to make the dream come true! After I graduate this year, my sister and I want to go in...
View ArticleMoving Mania
I graduate in a week, and yesterday I was offered an amazing job, complete with a strong starting salary and benefits — all the way across the country. I start just a few days after graduation. I’m so...
View ArticleCoach from the Country
My little brother is a junior in high school in our hometown, which in a really rural area. He’s into athletics, and more than just a high school jock–he thinks he would eventually like to coach at the...
View ArticleEye in the Sky
There are more cameras now around campus. Are we being monitored? Security cameras have now become a part of everyday life, not just on campus, but pretty much everywhere. They provide a cheap and easy...
View ArticleStock Room
I’ve seen stock trading floors at some colleges. How much can this prepare you for a job in finance? Investing in your future is one of the greatest decisions you will make. Attending college is a...
View ArticleReading Contest
Many students now have e-readers. Are they really that much better than books? The technology powering e-readers certainly has a lot of advantages over traditional books, but whether it is better comes...
View ArticleWhat If
What happens to my student debt if something bad happens to me? As if being in a lot of debt were not bad enough, this is probably the last thing you want to think about. However, taking this...
View ArticleSvelte Through Sleep
I need help. Every day I feel sicker and sicker, and I know that it’s my own lifestyle that’s doing this to me. Every night I go to bed after binge-eating a bunch of junk food, and when the light comes...
View ArticleGoing Further with Finance
I’m about to graduate and head into the working world, and that means that I need to start thinking about saving for retirement. I know the basics: spend less than you make, invest money, use...
View ArticleExcess Inheritance
My mother passed away when I was young. Since I’ve been in college, my dad has passed away, too. It was a tough time in my life, but my dad left me with everything I need to have a great life,...
View ArticleSkipping the Shower
My sister is pregnant, and her baby shower is coming up. But it’s not coming up quite soon enough for me: my cousin is planning it, and she managed to set the date for after I begin a study abroad...
View ArticleCruising for Canada
My friends and I are planning a road trip this summer. We’re hoping to drive up the Pacific Coast Highway and take in the coast for a while, then explore Washington State and move on into Canada after...
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